Translation guide
The political principle of concentrating economic and social control in a strong central state. This guide covers how to express the concept of statism in Japanese, from direct translations to related terms and contextual usage.
To refer to the ideology or system where the state has substantial centralized control over economic and social policy.
The most direct and common translation for 'statism'. It literally means 'state-ism' and is used in political discourse.
彼の政策は国家主義に基づいている。
His policies are based on statism.
Emphasizes state control (統制) over the economy and society. More specific than 国家主義.
国家統制主義は個人の自由を制限することがある。
Statism can sometimes restrict individual freedoms.
Focuses on state management or administration of resources. Often used in economic contexts.
国家管理主義の下では、主要産業は政府によって運営される。
Under statism, key industries are operated by the government.
Means 'centralism' or 'centralization-ism'. Highlights the concentration of power in a central authority, a key aspect of statism.
中央集権主義は地方自治を弱める可能性がある。
Statism can weaken local autonomy.
To describe a system where the state actively intervenes in the economy, often through planning or ownership.
Literally 'controlled economy'. Refers to an economic system with heavy state intervention, akin to statism.
戦時中は統制経済が敷かれた。
A statist economy was implemented during the war.
To express statism as an overbearing or authoritarian state control, often with a critical tone.
Literally 'big government'. A common term in political debate to criticize excessive state intervention, similar to 'statism' in negative contexts.
彼は大きな政府に反対している。
He is opposed to statism (big government).
Means 'state omnipotence-ism'. A critical term implying the state can and should do everything, often used pejoratively.
国家万能主義は個人の責任を損なう。
Statism undermines personal responsibility.
To discuss statism in a theoretical or historical context, often in political science.
The organic theory of the state, a philosophical underpinning of statism. Rare and academic.
国家有機体説は国家主義の思想的基盤の一つだ。
The organic theory of the state is one ideological foundation of statism.
国家主義 is the broadest term for statism. 国家統制主義 emphasizes control (統制), often in economic or social spheres. 国家管理主義 focuses on management (管理) by the state. In many contexts, 国家主義 suffices.
There is no single perfect equivalent. The choice depends on whether you emphasize ideology, economic control, or centralization. Using 国家主義 is safe for general purposes.
Planned economy, often associated with statism. Note: this term is strongly linked to socialist/communist systems.
計画経済は国家主義の一形態と見なされることがある。
A planned economy is sometimes seen as a form of statism.